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A certain number was increased 5 times, then decreased by 3, then halved. The result was 0.3 less than the original number. What was the original number?
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A certain number was increased 5 times, then decreased by 3, then halved. The result was 0.3 less than the original number. What was the original number?

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Answer:

Explanation:

x=(5x/3)2)-0.3. 5x/6-0.3=x. x=-1.8

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If increased 5 times means x5, then the answer is 0.72 as 0.3 x 2= 0.6+3= 3.6 x0.2= 0.72
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